Episode Six- Miles Tubb. Caring in a crisis.
How we live with dementia.
This is a very personal account of caring for my father, while my mother was in hospital. The idea of How we live with dementia has always been to share experiences and knowledge. For me this a rather unexpected episode of the series but I thought it was relevant to share my thoughts of two weeks of care experience and how it all came about. One thing I forgot to mention was 'power of attorney' or Guardianship with a loved one. For me, in this instance, it wasn't an issue. However I would strongly recommend it putting it into place. It is a necessary and practical protection. Once again...
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Episode Five- Kathy Wiles. Digital dementia adviser-Alzheimer Scotland.
How we live with dementia.
Advice on digital technology from Kathy Wiles, Alzheimer Scotland. Insightful information and advice on a whole range of technology, from smart plugs and simplified, large button phones and TV remotes to GPS tracking. All designed to make life easier and safer. For more information about Alzheimer Scotland and the services they provide go to: www.alzscot.org
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Episode Four- Phillipa's story. Caring for her mum.
How we live with dementia.
Judith was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2022 and dementia in 2023. Phillipa cares for her mum and they live in Phillipa's small flat together. We hear about how this works, the problems and solutions to small place living. Where Phillipa finds support and how she balances working with caring for her mum. We also gives us useful insights into housing and using Amazon's Alexa for her mum's care and security. Very practical experiences.
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Episode 3- Jeanette and Fraser: Finding support on a dementia journey.
How we live with dementia.
Jeanette speaks about her husband, Fraser's, diagnosis of Parkinsons and dementia and how they have moved forward and adapted to life. From their own practical day to day living to the vital support they have had from Parkinsons UK and Alzheimers Scotland. It's excellent account and guide to the help that is available on a dementia journey. 'How we live with dementia' is funded by The National Lottery's Community Fund and is produced by North Edinburgh Dementia Care.
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Episode two- Kathleen's experiences of being a carer
How we live with dementia.
Kathleen Brown's experiences of being a carer to her mother and her husband are a very honest account of the trials, tribulations and practicalities of looking after a loved one with dementia. From the early signs of memory loss to diagnosis. Navigating social work and the social care systems to getting support as a carer. Kathleen's pragmatic nature shines through it all. Its an interview full of wisdom and humour. I'm sure it will resonate with many carers.
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Episode one- The work of North Edinburgh Dementia Care.
How we live with dementia.
Episode one of a new series of podcasts dedicated to all aspects of dementia. Produced by North Edinburgh Dementia Care and funded by The National Lottery's Community Fund. 'How we live with dementia' will aim to share practical experiences and knowledge about dementia. From diagnosis to what you can expect in the way of support from social work and social care. We will be finding out what dementia is from those in the medical field. We will be talking to those who have dementia, their loved ones, carers and friends. In this episode will are going to look at the work of North Edinburgh...
info_outlineThis is a very personal account of caring for my father, while my mother was in hospital. The idea of How we live with dementia has always been to share experiences and knowledge. For me this a rather unexpected episode of the series but I thought it was relevant to share my thoughts of two weeks of care experience and how it all came about. One thing I forgot to mention was 'power of attorney' or Guardianship with a loved one. For me, in this instance, it wasn't an issue. However I would strongly recommend it putting it into place. It is a necessary and practical protection.
Once again I would like to thanks the team of people who worked out of Tregaron Surgery and the care, district nurses and social work staff from the wider Ceredigion area. Their support was invaluble and kindness immense.